Sales Agent -1099

Transportation Insight; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions company is seeking an experienced Contracted Sales Agent to grow its network by collaborating with key sales professionals nationwide. The role requires executive-level sales experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in building relationships across decision-making levels. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in trucking, sales, or operations, demonstrating a focus on generating immediate and long-term client value. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years recent trucking, sales or operations experience required.
• Ability to present complex business solutions in a board room.
• Desire to create immediate and long-term value for clients.

Responsibilities

• Sell cutting-edge logistics solutions across multiple modes.
• Build and maintain relationships with C-suite executives.
• Support and strengthen existing customer relationships for retention.

Skills

Executive-level sales experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Job description

Transportation Insight has strategically positioned itself in the industry with top talent that boasts strategic involvement in the continued evolution of a managed, multi-modal supply chain solution that helps companies unlock the power of their supply chain to create a competitive advantage in retaining customers and growing their business.

Transportation Insight is recognized as a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture and growth opportunities. At the core of our culture, team members are motivated to improve our clients, our communities and ourselves every day.

JOB PURPOSE:

Transportation Insight has a dedicated team sales team that leads the charge to grow our business. As we look to continue to accelerate our growth, Transportation Insight seeks to increase its Contracted Sales Agent network by targeting and collaborating with key sales professionals across the country, who specialize in logistics and supply chain solutions.

CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to sell cutting-edge logistics solutions across multiple modes (LTL, TL, Parcel, Intermodal, International).
• Execute a distinct sales/solutions strategy by providing and qualifying prospect opportunities, as well as winning new business.
• Target C‑Suite executive relationships built on trust and performance.

SUPPORTING DUTIES TO THE CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with economic buyers and key executives within the prospective clients to effectively enable your efforts of aligning with their needs in a way that delivers meaningful logistics and supply chain solutions.
• Where necessary, and as requested by VP of Client Solutions, support and strengthen the business relationships of existing customers for the purpose of upsell and/or client retention.
• Negotiate with respect and transparency.
• Excel at understanding and driving solutions centered on primary client needs.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Executive‑level sales experience and a track record of relationship‑building across all decision‑making levels.
• Strong communication skills both internally and externally, with the ability to present dynamic and complex business solutions in a board room environment.
• A desire to win individually, and as a team, with a focus on creating immediate and long‑term value for clients.
• 10+ years recent trucking, sales or operations experience.

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

Transportation Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other protected status by law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.